TC Carson: 'Friends' Copied 'Living Single', All-White Cast Got $1M Per Episode, Not Us (Part 2)

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In this clip, T.C. Carson went in depth about the rise and fall of 'Living Single.' He described what seemed to be a pleasant work environment early on but said things changed after new producers were appointed to oversee the show. T.C. detailed being the spokesperson for the cast to air their grievances to the writers and producers about the development and trajectory of their characters. However, that ultimately adversely impacted T.C. who became the scapegoat and was subsequently written off the show and dubbed as "difficult to work with."
Later, T.C. talked about 'Friends' essentially being a rip-off of 'Living Single' and the racial politics that were at play which ultimately amplified 'Friends' without acknowledging how it hijacked the 'Living Single' model.

[@CoolTy23]

His chemistry with Erica Alexander was phenomenal

[@nachobro6116]

@Blaque Pulse not just scorpios but they actually share the same birthday....All 3 Of Us 11/19

[@mickeymouse6641]

So true indeed. The whole cast really

[@godsandmonstars]

@@nachobro6116 my daughter's bday

[@nachobro6116]

@@godsandmonstars Greatness Was Born That Day 💪🏾✨💯

[@williebond9320]

I didn’t know he was 11yrs older than her

[@Ms.BeaBea1977]

I really miss this and Martin & New York Undercover Thursday night was the BEST night of the freaking week!!! I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!

[@thejourneyback5552]

Martin is funny af

[@23kingwill]

Yeah them Thursday night's were crazy

[@Breakdown2breakthroughcoachte]

Some of the best days. Nothing close to this nowadays.

[@hootop85]

Yoooo I've done my homework while these shows were on many nights nostalgic af!!

[@jamespulliam3672]

👍👍👍👍

[@bryanbrooks10tb]

Let's not forget this brother was the voice for God of War 1 2 & 3...!

[@gregharper6382]

Bruh I remember when I found that shit out!! Wild!!

[@andrewmckinley56]

Facts!!

[@jasonruiz8064]

that shit is crazy I didn't know that

[@Amp-dUpRecords-662-74]

Wow didn't know that

[@JoeJacksonsBelt]

Would be funny if he did this whole video as kratos voice

[@luckylefty2528]

“Don’t look at me in that tone of voice” Ima use that immediately 😂😂😂

[@HenryMPittman]

That's is a fly ass saying.

[@raynarounds8957]

I am saying that TODAY and all 2021! God Bless you all.

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

DEFINITELY 💯.

[@julbri7105]

My grandma use to say that.. We knew what time it was, go in another room quick.. She said no that means no

[@immanueldarjean5050]

Don't...it sounds feminine !!!

[@thetalisman963]

I love Living Single and I’ve always said Erica Alexander has the best comedic timing in sitcom history. Living Single is way funnier than Friends.

[@thirtysixpriest8262]

His laugh in living single was everything

[@mgee1723]

I hated it

[@moseshanon7060]

That nigga had the “I’m on my way to demolish a White Father👨🏻/Daughter 🤷🏼‍♀️relationship” laugh😏

[@MoejiiOsmanTV]

His whole character was swag, in the 90s a black dood workin on wall st come on man!

[@HumbledByYahahwa]

🤣🤣🤣 man sh*t was dastardly, watch Max's face when he does it

[@ivri7191]

Faaacts ❣

[@slimandtall954]

Anyone who has or had a Playstation should be aware this was the voice of The God of War before PS4. Just sayin....

[@kahzzxxx2069]

Word🤨 that's 1 of my favorite games and I did not know that. Thanks for pointing that out bruh.

[@tentoesdowninn.philly8676]

Damn they wrote him off of that 2

[@denzelsherrod3226]

💯💯💯

[@olsonwoods236]

Facts 💯💯💯

[@DeathsInverse]

🤯🤯🤯

[@theoriginal668]

Underrated actor. Dude is also a great singer.

[@sleepless26]

The swag this man has

[@gangleader9549]

U gay boy

[@sleepless26]

@@gangleader9549 how beside this weird ass necklace the shit dope

[@swishakt4903]

Gaaaaaayyyyyyy

[@TheCaptain773]

Y'all goofy niggas need to grow up. It's ok to compliment another black man and not be gay. I understand TC is or may be Gay himself, but he does have some swag

[@godzbody2432]

It go back to early 90s

[@richieroqreacts9034]

I think its crazy how they didnt get their credit, money wise, but I am still glad he made it out the hood and was able to reach his dreams and goals.

[@stewrobb2329]

Just curious but credit should they have gotten? You can’t copyright a concept, any time there’s a hit show it’s going to be copied. I liked the show Girlfriends but it’s an almost direct copy of Sex in the City.

[@richieroqreacts9034]

@@stewrobb2329 i said credit (money wise) , which means they should have gotten paid well because the first season was a hit, im not saying that ideas dont get copied, all im saying is that they should have gotten their moneys worth

[@pockahantiss]

Living Single is STILL that show. The cast is great, the issues that were addressed on that show are still relevant today. They would definitely be apart of social movements today.✊🏾✊🏾💪🏾💚❤️

[@kendallrivers1119]

They wouldn't be preachy tho. They weren't then either. That show was funny and didn't preach a message the way the characters carried themselves spoke volumes.

[@trenellloc47]

I never watched friends but I did watch damn near every episode of living single...

[@mistercreator8993]

It crazy I never watch friends until last week not hating but it was just a weird show i try watching it last week and all I can get out of it was friends having sex with friends and and making fun of each other and stealing contents from other TV shows like jokes and

[@christinegrant5008]

Who cares

[@cestmoi5702]

I’m proud to say I have NEVER watched a single episode of Friends. 😌

[@christaker8953]

I'm guessing a all white cast has something to do with that.

[@nastynavvy64]

Me either 🤣🤣🤣

[@cestmoi5702]

@Chris Taker. No, not at all. Their whiteness has zero to do with it. The show just never seemed interesting to me.

[@_jordanslyric]

Me either, and no it’s not because of the race of the cast.

[@Abreil]

Well you missing out .. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@sistabarb]

“Friends” had nothing on “Living Single”

[@ursomajor4038]

Facts! 👏🏾

[@rmkg04]

Sike

[@dansmith935]

Right different shows

[@ramseylambsauce]

BOTH are funny. Seasons 1-4 of Friends is fuckin hilarious

[@hood_nation_tv]

@@ramseylambsauce black lives matter

[@jessemiller4970]

this is why they get black immigrants to play our roles because they know they wont check the producers like that. theyll just read from a script and continue the stereotypes that we worked so hard to get off screen.

[@seanhall5255]

FACTS

[@Manny-nm8dh]

If there are 20 black actors at least 15 will be non FBA.

[@fitawrarifitness6842]

😆

[@diesel2464]

@@Manny-nm8dh FBA ? Can you elaborate on that ?

[@rhasonjones4628]

Black people haven’t really worked hard to remove stereotypes we see on t.v every day. Every movie Denzel saves some white girl or will smith teaming up and helping some white guy.

[@stepheneubanks7900]

My boi aging well & staying deep with his blackness neck piece looks like an African Chief

[@Tareaque]

facts

[@queenladybug1702]

Yes, I love that neck piece as well. It's beautiful 😍 ❤

[@brishawn8571]

What neck piece is that?

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

Interesting isn't it 🤔

[@brishawn8571]

@@frederickweeksjr.1189 Definitely

[@raynarounds8957]

This Mr.Carson looks like a King. His looks, the tone of his voice and grey. He is beautiful. God Bless!

[@mzalthomas]

Living Single was the best show about 20 somethings, the representation is the best! Still love it and still a classic! 👌🏽👏🏽👌🏽👍🏽

[@nlee4566]

Were they 20 somethings in the show? They all had full careers. I assumed 30s.

[@broadwaybiz211]

Yup

[@damarimoland1613]

we are living single...And in a nineties kind of world I'm glad I got my girls.

[@DateMike22]

@@nlee4566 Yes the majority of the cast were in their mid 20's during the series.

[@MoejiiOsmanTV]

I still watch it wen I see it on tv

[@loco2305]

The Queen was in Juice and House Party 2. Probably more before Living Single.

[@satishrobertson8771]

Also Jungle Fever.

[@bigcovideoz2063]

Her first jungle fever

[@sharonjo7630]

Yeah, but Living Single was her first leading role.

[@loco2305]

@@sharonjo7630 ok but she was in more than Fresh Prince before.

[@hasanih9756]

@@loco2305 ok you want a cookie?

[@ryandixon4494]

T.C Carson has been making that video game money for two decades.

[@user-sp4bq3wc8d]

Just being honest black people make everything in America 🔥 and cool but never get credit for it!!!

[@johnwatson8809]

Everything? lmao

[@user-sp4bq3wc8d]

@willie peppers I'm hypothetically speaking but for the most part it's true.

[@TheNegrodamus89]

@willie peppers cuz we never receive credit for the shit we make

[@getmoneychill6462]

@willie peppers true but blacks put the season on everything once we put our hands on it

[@user-sp4bq3wc8d]

@willie peppers lol that's because nobody else have to ask they automatically get it!!

[@GiveItUpDot]

One of the slept-on *Quality* T.V sitcoms of the 1990's, back when u had to had some talent to be *famous*

[@stringer2295]

You mean twerking, flashing money and being a d listers baby moms didn’t make you famous? 🤔

[@ceasar2690]

Quality yea but definitely not slept on ... people knew about “Living Single”

[@AlJosephShow]

Underrated comment, you speaking facts!!

[@christaker8953]

Pamela Anderson,Milli Vanili,Vanilla Ice,Pauly Shore,Power Rangers actors etc

[@kendallrivers1119]

Slept on? Lol this show is much more talked about and appreciated than most black shows of that time along with Martin, Fresh Prince and In Living Color.

[@richieroqreacts9034]

If he dyed his facial hair black, you wouldnt be able to tell this mans age

[@user-to3bv4mr3u]

True

[@Pressure314]

@Irom Mqn Man, you sound goofy asl. Wtf you get that logic?

[@Mick-hp3jm]

Not at all

[@KingP103]

@Irom Mqn he said Erica Alexander was his baby so I highly doubt he's gay. Hes just suave.

[@malakosli]

@@KingP103 he’s played a gay character that’s about it on greenleaf

[@DewDamaff]

The best 2 hours in television history was on Fox in the 90s on Thursdays...Martin, Living Single, and New York Undercover.

[@kendallrivers1119]

And then Fridays was Full House, Family Matters, Boy Meets World and Hangin with Mr. Cooper.

[@nohalo7]

Maxine Shaw Attorney At Law!!! "I cant believe I drank out of this last night..." 👠

[@drago1127]

Ride the maverick

[@enwhycpr]

She was so fine, I loved Maxine

[@jasoncardwell8535]

I just saw that episode Saturday

[@nohalo7]

@@jasoncardwell8535 You a real one, homie.

[@propertyofflanagan]

🎶Innocent guilty duh duh duh duh duh🎶 she was singing that as she was once again eating all of their food lol. Oh how I miss this show!

[@drayda0]

When he put that chain on in the morning he Won the rest of the week

[@MacTheDJCom]

“4 strong black women and 2 black male buffoons” Sounds like the creator has a problem with black men 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@lukekhalid896]

Oh that's deep !! I never thought of that

[@pitpride1220]

Most Hollywood types do.

[@pharaohacura3618]

actually, Kyle was a stock broker and Sinclair was a secretary, lol

[@l3tme545]

@@pharaohacura3618 the point was the producer wanted them to be oversexualized blk male. And goofy . Black male maturity was a no no in tv. You where either bitterly angry or a goof troop kinda character as blk male in acting. Black male was shown to be serious

[@pharaohacura3618]

@@l3tme545 lol! they all were goofy as the goal is humor...however, please show me where they were oversexualized, if that’s even a word, and also show me four strong black women...

[@2MuchSoul810]

Tried to have two male buffons. Living single started on feminism early on, good thing TC spoke up.

[@sketcharmstrong8491]

I always thought that Friends was lame as hell...

[@SkyWalkerCHangez]

Same here

[@nlee4566]

Its not lame. Its just not made for us. Its funny tho.

[@getmoneychill6462]

@@nlee4566 show was & is trash.White folks aren’t funny to “me”My girl watches everybody loves Raymond shit is horrible

[@88K-d6h]

@@getmoneychill6462 Friends was OK... And King of Queens was my shit....

[@KenyanFleming91]

@@nlee4566 that show was weak .

[@JrtheKing91]

"We're always second tier" - A sad but true statement.

[@goldchef2754]

Lol I think the proper term is minority....

[@coachhallal8774]

That’s why we have to create our own stuff like Tyler Perry.

[@geewhite2241]

@@goldchef2754 only the minority because anyone with fair or pale skin is considered white even if their are from Asia like Russian(or any country of the ok’d USSR) and even Latinos of the same skin tone. This country had 100 of millions that were people of color way before Columbus.

[@RepublicofE]

@@geewhite2241 "only the minority because anyone with fair or pale skin is considered white even if their are from Asia like Russian(or any country of the ok’d USSR) and even Latinos of the same skin tone." Yeah. That's. What. White. Means. Although for the record it's not remotely true that whites are only a majority/plurality in the US due to inclusion of Slavic and Hispanic people, and even if it were those people still wouldn't be terribly interested in watching black sitcoms so your point is irrelevant. "This country had 100 of millions that were people of color way before Columbus." Bruh do you know how many people total lived in the United States at the time of its founding? About three million. The United States itself would not reach 100 million people until 1915. There were not hundreds of millions of indiginous Americans in present-day US before Columbus. Scholars estimate 60 million tops for both American continents.

[@demondwilliams7345]

Remember Hollywood is progressive and liberal. 😂😂😂

[@gabelarsen4375]

OG KRATOS! I Am the GOD OF WAR!! This guy is great in everything he's in

[@handleit24]

Want to know what happened with that.

[@SolidSnake240]

@@handleit24 The studio just needed someone who could voice act and do motion capture for Kratos. Happens alot in the gaming industry

[@equivalentexchangeisalie5726]

@@SolidSnake240 Couldn't they have hired someone for just the motion capture and kept TC Carson as the voice?

[@MrRGILLARDJR]

This man is a legend! We need him back as the voice of Kratos though. 💯

[@kingsiah5103]

This dude is so well spoken and has the best speaking voice I’ve ever heard

[@rellbgm4473]

Him and Keith David

[@Dougie19xx]

He can sing his ass off too!

[@web-angel]

It's probably because of his theater training.

[@yromeo24]

Living Single, New York Undercover was so underrated. Man I miss 90’s shows like this.

[@chrisieneef3848]

“ TC CARSON “ needs to play the Great ( JAMES BALDWIN ) right now !!! 🎥📽🎞🔋

[@jwill6495]

I think that would be an awesome choice. “Fire Next Time” and “I am not your Negro” are classics. I think TC would do a great job. Write the script and get active!! Don’t wait for someone to see your vision.

[@drgeorgetayloriii4280]

Great comment.

[@sqa6368]

Why??!! Let Billy Porter play James Baldwin.

[@raynarounds8957]

I believe he would be a PROLIFIC James Baldwin character.

[@CodyCole80]

Exactly! They favor a lot and have a similar dialect.

[@siranaba4273]

That’s a clean ass necklace

[@susansusan138]

🙌🏽❣

[@umarscamartistjohnson1784]

🧢

[@KoldBreeze]

@אֱלִישׁוּעַ Edwardz your granny could never nigguh

[@ebby528]

@@KoldBreeze 🤣... Love this.

[@PassportBrosAndBlondeManWeaves]

@אֱלִישׁוּעַ Edwardz stfu lame @$$

[@jamaaldaynitelong8367]

T.I. and James Prince Jr wish they articulate themselves like TC.

[@jay-nx4uq]

😂

[@jamaaldaynitelong8367]

@@jay-nx4uq IJS...They need to humble themselves and seek the master 😂

[@johnbrownjr371]

T. I. : “ pump yo brakes homeboy, jes cuz 👀 a lil’ cuntray don’t mean 👁 ain’t smort (sic) “

[@PassportBrosAndBlondeManWeaves]

Lol 💀💯

[@jamaaldaynitelong8367]

@@johnbrownjr371 🤣🤣

[@jw1415]

Man's voice is a natural treasure...Sounds like it costs money to even hear...

[@YoungBlaze]

hell, it did for a while when he did the voice of Kratos in GOD OF WAR

[@wildkims2008]

Living single doesn't get the respect they deserve. Even though it's beloved in the black community, I haven't seen them honored with a formal reunion with all 6 cast members. they deserve their flowers while they're still here. Kyle looks very handsome still and he was phenomenal on that show

[@malcolmmuhammad7993]

Queen Latifah was in Juice too Vlad.....

[@Tawknmysht]

He said rappers weren't gettn mainstream looks...lol cool j and 2pac were stars @ that point

[@sosamedia1731]

House party

[@malikjames9035]

@@Tawknmysht Ice cube too

[@Dutch3k5]

Evan Device I think he meant as far as tv shows.

[@Tawknmysht]

@@Dutch3k5 didn't he just interview kid 3xs?

[@dswayne60]

So very well spoken. Love him and his character.

[@raynarounds8957]

Love your hat too!

[@zigman3105]

Don't call black people well spoken

[@BatmanPops]

The First Living He Ever Played In Was His Movie That Came Out Back In 1991 Called Livin' Large 😃

[@andrewilliams4180]

Love that movie

[@BatmanPops]

@@andrewilliams4180 yeah me too 😃👍🏽

[@2MuchSoul810]

Him and Leon both two cool cats.

[@romegrey2600]

The worst thing about that show was simply that it wasn't funny but yet white people look at it as the 🐐 which is ridiculous and a slap to the face to the Living Single cast

[@cluclap]

I mean different culture, different tastes. I'm sure many white people didn't find living single funny but some did and vice versa.

[@romegrey2600]

@@cluclap Yeah that's true but to this day I've never seen anybody even explain why the show was funny so it's just weird plus so many ignore that they were a rip-off

[@samsmith8954]

Say it louder for the people in the back please 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@cluclap]

@@romegrey2600 I mean idk I dont see either version as superior. Living single was called friends first so what. I like the name living single better doesn't mean friends is a ripoff just cause they were gonna call the show that first. Living single would still have been exactly the same had the show been called friends.

[@88K-d6h]

I know a ton of blacks who liked it.... Just cuz people ripped off the concept and payed the white cast more ain't no excuse to lie about the quality of the show. It wasn't a bad show. I'm 100% nigga. But I'm not emotional either and call it how it is 🤷

[@BGFlyTV]

This was before they sent us all to the WB..

[@YellaPeas86ish]

Unhappily Ever After

[@Dante95nyc]

And UPN

[@duttyboukman8239]

@@Dante95nyc " put you on nigga news UPN and 11"

[@Dante95nyc]

@@duttyboukman8239 😂😂😂

[@getmoneychill6462]

@@Dante95nyc you took my comment.United plantation of “Niggas upn”

[@kamekamoore3770]

He is gorgeous...his skin is amazing....

[@tmains5365]

Eating clean will do that.

[@Mookie504]

@@tmains5365 Or taking care of your health and working out will that for you

[@slowjamz4life]

TC CARSON WILL BE 70 YEARS OLD IN 8 YEARS, AND HE DON'T EVEN LOOK IT!!!

[@kealebogamolo6685]

WHAT??? DAYUM!!!

[@BGambino1215]

Lol if he said 62 u wouldnt comment

[@obiehive1236]

8 years is a long time though

[@SavzzTV]

black dont crack

[@IAMORALANDUS]

Living Single was a good show but it didn't have the success of Friends so naturally the actors got paid more. Basically demographics come in to play. Minority views compared to Majority viewers the numbers always rule 8n show business. They make or break you. But this was such a great Era of TV. Cosby Show, A Different World, and Living Single......great shows!!

[@kendallrivers1119]

Also Martin, Married with Children, Frasier, Seinfeld, Fresh Prince, Smart Guy, Roc, Home Improvement, Kenan and Kel, The Steve Harvey Show etc. Really was the golden age for sitcoms.

[@theDavidChannel1]

Back in the 90s black sitcoms were LIT! I'm not even black and I couldn't get enough lol. Living Single, Martin, ROC, In Living Color, Fresh Prince, Family Matters, Moesha, Wayans Brothers, Hangin with Mr Cooper, In the House, Malcolm & Eddie, Sister Sister, Jamie Foxx, Steve Harvey, Parent Hood, Sinbad...so much good stuff!

[@tayallen7986]

And every one is a classic 👍🏾

[@stayfocused1661]

Roc probably taught us the most as black men morals values etc

[@drgeorgetayloriii4280]

Great interview. Man - this is why I subscribed years ago: A staple in black history telling his or her story. Positive, intelligent, and a great storyteller. He even smiled when he noticed the research that Vlad put-in.

[@mr.jayjay2401]

I’m glad they didn’t go with the “idiot male” trope. A lot of white sitcoms go for that and it’s tiresome.

[@tybanga18c]

I thought it was obie

[@clevelandbci9562]

Almost every show a dopey male.

[@kendallrivers1119]

@@tybanga18c No Obie wasn't an idiot he was pretty sharp just not an intellectual but wise in that homespun country way.

[@yfndorsey1582]

This was a very smart move by vlad to get T.C on the show. Very great interview already.

[@kendallrivers1119]

Hope he gets Erika and John!

[@IcebergSlim03]

Martin, Living Single, New York Undercover. Thursday night on Fox. Damn, i miss that era...

[@funkpill]

Yup, that was the line up.

[@richieroqreacts9034]

I would love to see a living single reboot, with the same raw energy. I know people always say dont mess with a good thing. But i feel like their story isnt done being told

[@LeoVerRosa]

I agree. Whatever happened to Regine? How about Max and Kyle?

[@kendallrivers1119]

The thing is they'd mess up that story today. Living Single was so perfect for the 90s which was a great era.

[@pauldavis1963]

Do your research before the interview, Vlad!!

[@NebraskaPoliceDepartment]

Don’t watch then tired of y’all niggas complaining

[@iffysd9864]

He's trying to gaslight and downplay his achievements

[@PUSSYMONEYWEED75]

@@NebraskaPoliceDepartment shut the fuk up Btch you way to used to bending over

[@biokomalabo9468]

@@NebraskaPoliceDepartment Paul Davis is right! He didn't know the whole TLC group was on Living Single. He didn't know Erika Alexander was on the Cosby Show.

[@hateisasignofenvy651]

This man picture should be next to the word "Sophisticated" in the dictionary lol

[@biglee8832]

Latifah was in Jungle Fever, Juice, House Party 2 and Who's The Man before this show!

[@HhhHhhh-nu4lm]

Living single never reached top 50. Friends always snuck in too ten every year

[@biokomalabo9468]

The whole cast of Living Single should be proud of themselves. They have done well in life and they do not need all that fame and Hollywood fakery. They are healthy and well grounded adults . They didn't need to earn 1 million per episode to achieve this. No addictions No botched surgeries No desperate attempts to stay relevant

[@kendallrivers1119]

And they all actually like nay love each other offscreen. None of that crazy backstage drama you hear about in so many other shows. Just a bunch of down to earth and talented people getting paid to have fun and provide us all some great laughs for five years.

[@delaneywalkerjr7421]

I'm glad he stood up against the bafoonery, wish there were more Brothas like him

[@lexkanyima2195]

Huh ?

[@christopherharper9932]

Not just John Amos, Ether Rolle DEMANDED she had a HUSBAND! John Amos was a BIG dude! Still is! One of my old school heroes!

[@kinglloyd-ib4ll]

He is one of the first darkskin smooth brothers I seen on T.V. Love this dude

[@mochasuccess]

I adore him such a talented man with air of dignity even as a kid Kyle always hit different ❤

[@ghostgrant1123]

Rest In Peace the 90’s fuck miss the days and that time period nothing like those days tv shows movies and the music from rap to r&b hell of an era

[@drlove994]

Thursday night on Fox! Martin, Living single and New York undercover!

[@2bucksaday572]

I remember that line and doin homework.

[@jamesleejr.2906]

Queen Latifah had a Grammy before the show, not an Oscar.

[@simonjohnson8560]

Am I crazy for wanting a connection with roommates the way they were connected on “Living Sing”? I loved this show man.

[@loweyes2273]

Friends was most definitely a white version of Living Single. I pieced that together years ago. No surprise there. Things like this have been going on for years.

[@Mir2Nastyy]

I watched friends a lot my wife loves it but Living Single is before my time. I can see some of the similarities between both but can you explain more why you feel it copied it? It’s interesting...

[@loweyes2273]

@@Mir2Nastyy It’s too much to type out the similarities. Get familiar with Living Single and you will see what I mean.

[@king-ofheartz]

Martin & Living Single > Seinfeld & Friends... It ain't even close, let's jus be 4real

[@Lapua79]

The fact that we as black people in America recognize and get comfortable to be second tier nauseating and sad.

[@biokomalabo9468]

Nope, he is intelligent! He know that black folks OWN NOTHING in Hollywood. The day that more black folks start having that mentality, things will change.

[@logicaldebateUSA]

Percentage of the population is a huge factor on what tier you are. I do not think there has ever been an asian head coach in the NFL. One white actor said that in china or hong kong that white actors lower tier parts and the asian actors are the heroes. The movie Everything Everywhere All at Once making it an asian family was risky compared to making the cast white. The creators decided to risk it anyway but they knew that could cost them money. " White Americans constitute the majority of the 332 million people living in the United States, with 71% of the population in the 2020 United States Census, including 61.6% who identified as 'white alone. "

[@tony-hm1qb]

It's interesting that he's wearing a mirror as a necklace. It's like hes saying look in the mirror before you judge, but wise and gifted brotha

[@KontryBoy706]

Living Single was super underrated. Never got the props that Martin and Fresh Prince got but it was just as good. I watched all the time. Loved that show and had a crush on Maxine lol

[@christopherharper9932]

I NEVER watched even ONE episode of Friends! Thursday nights in 1995 was my holy night. The BEST memories I had with my wife were in that year. Just met and got married. Going to school in Manhattan and living in South Jamaica. Didn't have much money so Thursday nights were either pizza or Chinese food, Martin, Living Single and NY Undercover, the news then bed to get up at 7am for school. Back when Biggie and Pac was way past HOT! I really can't even watch those shows or listen to those songs. I'll get nostalgic and depressed! We were 22, 23 back then now we are almost 50! Loved the 90's in NYC, nothing like Jamaica Ave in summer of 94, 95!

[@pwpstrick]

Why vlad always gotta tell the guest who he’s interviewed like they care 🤣

[@KatieT3282]

TC Carson ageing extremely well. Handsome Gentlemen. And i loved him on living single... so smooth him Max were so funny together. And his Singing Voice ohhhh my gosh!!!

[@Dusty_Flair]

If you watched the golden girls you will see the same four females, check it!!!

[@Dusty_Flair]

Golden Girls were first, sorry to inform you!!!

[@Dusty_Flair]

@rayising Right it was based in South Florida which is where I'm from and my grandma watched, that's how I watched it.

[@wildsidetv313]

Yo i thought the same thing

[@jamesganzy4103]

Definitely one of my favorite all-time shows. Such a great cast, writing and production.

[@mattheavener8469]

Friends didn't start off getting a million per episode. That was years into the show and they got together and made group deal.

[@1thetvzone]

it was their finale year

[@truefreeman100g6]

😂 YALL REMEMBER WHEN HE PLAYED DEXTER JACKSON IN THE MOVIE “ LIVIN LARGE “

[@YoungEsco-qn1qg]

The 90’s had the best sitcoms hands down.

[@coryboy83]

Im starting to feel like he didn't play Kyle Barker...he IS him 💪🏾 I respect how he expresses himself with integrity to the fullest...they probably really did want him to be a clown and he was like "let me show you how it should be"... I Respect that big brother

[@PLZRWD]

“All the Black rappers are taking all the acting jobs”

[@omegawicked1]

Lol

[@1stone379]

@Yahuda Gang I hate black pepper

[@CkY2k_]

@Yahuda Gang “I Even Hate My Gums Cause They Black”

[@taylorhenderson7674]

The coordination in his outfit is chef’s kiss! The natural earth tones are giving.

[@Quiverr]

The cast made $75,000 per episode in 1997, the same year Living Single was cancelled. Friends also broke records through its entirety, on the biggest channel, in the prime time slot, through the decade where TV revolutionized pop culture. Friends started in ‘94, had its biggest show ever in ‘96 with 53 million viewers, and its finale in ‘04 (10 years later) had 52 million live viewers. Living Single was on FOX, who was an up and coming newer TV station at the time, and didn’t have a TV hit to break into the top 30 until The X-Files in ‘97. Before then, all the biggest shows were on ABC, CBS, or NBC. Yes, WB clearly made Friends after seeing the reception of Living Single, but to create a show for a different demographic. Both shows aired in the same prime time slots, at the same time, competing against each other on different channels, and yet Living Single didn’t crack the top 30 watched shows. You know what did? Fresh Prince and Family Matters, and of course the #1 show through the entire 90’s, ER, which spotlighted black actors, Deezer D, Yvette Freeman, Eriq La Salle (R.I.P.), and Lyn Henderson. Friends’ humor hasn’t seemed to have aged well to the younger generations, but the show was hot for a reason, yet still never beat ER.

[@Larhless]

F. You and frianzzzz

[@imanihodges2566]

Eriq La Salle is still alive.

[@CTT8990]

Friends stole the concept from living single. Period. A lot of dirty shit going on back then how they did the show. Anyone who spoke up got cut from the show. A lot of black shows set the foundation of a lot of these tv networks today. Moment they got big they cut a lot of black shows.

[@RoinesAndScroines]

Vlad really does have a great way of getting people to open up. He shows the exact amount of respect you need in order for people to feel relaxed enough to let down their barriers. Vlad is a good journalist. I didn’t know this guy or this show they are talking about but the way it’s discusses and revealed I’m more intrigued to know, about queen latifas involvement etc! Great journalism!!

[@cinemeleon2808]

Him being oblivious, in the moment, about Kim Coles and Erika Alexander's acting careers prior to coming to the show was disappointing.

[@n8tivesun673]

Friends and Living Single were entirely different shows, for different audiences. I personally enjoyed them both; albeit Friends more. They can easily coexist.

[@rizzan.5626]

They are not completely different shows there is so much undeniable similarities! Personality wise with little differences, character and house setting, some circumstances… I watched living single to study those differences and not just to enjoy the show because I was a huge fan of friends, but I don’t want to enjoy it with ignorance of the fact that white always steals and capitalize on poc and FRIENDS was one of those. Friends actors can’t even admit that living single was even the primary blueprint for friends. They think their show was unique.

[@jaymesEo6]

Friends was the white romantic comedy version of Living Single that was more of a straight comedy with romantic elements. It had so many similarities, even direct storyline beat for beat duplications. Don't be niave. I actually like Friends more, but Living Single was funnier imo.

[@crimewavbeats5532]

8:37 he started laughing like squiward from SpongeBob 🤣

[@_someofeverything7972]

We Know Who Squidward Is. You Didnt Have To Say "From SpongeBob"

[@dreleague7969]

That’s fantastic .....

[@crimewavbeats5532]

@@_someofeverything7972 o yea?...thanks for reminding me fam...matter fact....what's your address ,so I can mail you your cookie for catching that.......😐

[@_someofeverything7972]

@@crimewavbeats5532 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@crimewavbeats5532]

@@_someofeverything7972 😒😑😐🤣🤣🤣,..this dude here ... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@wonderfullymademedia]

My favorite thing about the Kyle character was his clothing. People don’t really represent our heritage anymore on tv.

[@zayalston5580]

Friends was definitely a white show. Nothing about it was funny or entertaining

[@thefractalcurve5462]

It wasn't funny because it was white?

[@blackgirlmagic7245]

yup😁

[@zeke9472]

Living Single was so lit 🔥 🔥 🔥 they cloned it for the show Friends, lol 🤣

[@deeuhhbahuc5063]

Thats like saying snl copied mad tv, same genre, but not the same "copied" show.....Are u black?🤔

[@zeke9472]

@@deeuhhbahuc5063 Are u stupid are dumb, pick one

[@mizrahiwithattitude2733]

@@deeuhhbahuc5063 snl came before madtv long before

[@deeuhhbahuc5063]

@@mizrahiwithattitude2733 u COMPLETELY missed the point(slap urself now)😑😑😑😑 Get off these comments

[@ericmiller9881]

Vlad makes me angry because he has never consistently watched amy of these shows. All of those had the same formula

[@BtrDaze]

Don’t look at me in that tone of voice David 😉😏

[@BlkSpice]

TC CARSON- the blueprint of a fine, intelligent black GENTLEMEN. they don’t make them like this anymore.

[@consiglieremusick9079]

This dude wearing a 17th century Victorian Fabergé egg around his got damn neck yo.

[@chadanding8692]

Not often do i physically laugh at online comments. That was hilarious.

[@chadanding8692]

He borrowed Smokey the Bears hat too lol

[@markmercado89]

Thas a mirror mirror on the wall necklace😂

[@Corlene1985]

Y'all whack for trying to play that man.

[@markmercado89]

@@Corlene1985 Calm down,they just jokes.Didn't mean 2 make fun of ya boyfriend

[@rashardstallworth9240]

A lie was told. The reason why John Amos's character was killed off on Goodtimes is because they could not agree on his contract renewal. It had nothing to do with his behavior.

[@NobleGZ]

by all means unc air friends out, real ones knew that was a ripoff, but shoutout TC been solid

[@1964QuietStorm]

How come Vlad didn't already KNOW that Kim Coles came from In Living Color and Erika Alexander from the Cosby Show when he actually referenced them as if he watched them?

[@carterboy66]

I loved Living Single! I've never watch an episode of Friends. Could not relate to those people.

[@DjmadnassScrewed]

Imagine if 2pac had his own sitcom he showed up in the college campus with Jada but a major sitcom might have been to real because pac was so raw

[@miltonkittrelljr2562]

That show is still relevant to what's going on today. I miss those days for real.

[@steemusic10]

CLONED IT. I DIEEEEED, T.C. I see you and you told no lies brotha!